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Radiation therapy for rectal cancer.

Michelle Tseng¹, Yu Yang Soon¹, Balamurugan Vellayappan¹

¹Department of Radiation Oncology, National University Cancer Institute, Singapore (NCIS), National University Health Systems (NUHS), Singapore, Singapore.

Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology

|January 18, 2020

Summary

Radiotherapy (RT) has evolved in rectal cancer treatment. Neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (chemo-RT) followed by surgery is now standard, shifting from adjuvant chemo-RT, with ongoing research for personalized care.

Keywords:

Radiotherapy (RT)rectal cancer review

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Area of Science:

Oncology
Radiation Oncology
Surgical Oncology

Background:

Radiotherapy (RT) is a key component in multimodal rectal cancer treatment.
Historically, adjuvant chemoradiotherapy (chemo-RT) was standard for locally advanced rectal cancer.
Current standards have shifted towards neoadjuvant chemo-RT before surgery.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the historical evolution of RT in rectal cancer management.
To discuss the current standards of care involving RT.
To explore future directions and personalized treatment strategies in rectal cancer.

Main Methods:

Review of historical treatment paradigms in rectal cancer.
Analysis of current standards of care, including neoadjuvant and adjuvant RT.
Discussion of emerging trends and clinical trials in personalized rectal cancer therapy.

Main Results:

The standard of care for locally advanced rectal cancer has transitioned from adjuvant to neoadjuvant chemo-RT.
Neoadjuvant RT alone remains a viable alternative treatment option.
Personalized treatment approaches are increasingly being investigated.

Conclusions:

The role of RT in rectal cancer has significantly evolved.
Clinical decisions involve choosing between neoadjuvant chemo-RT and neoadjuvant RT alone.
Future rectal cancer management will focus on personalized treatments to optimize outcomes and minimize toxicity.